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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.